Mommy Note

To my ornery 2 year old-

In the last week or so, you've made some strides in your speech!  You've been showing more interest in listening and watching me talk to you.  You are attempting to make more sounds, and by surprise this week, you started "saying" the alphabet!!  You are saying more of the sounds that the letters make, than the actual letter itself, but Mommy and Daddy are SOOOOOO PROUD of you nonetheless!  You are showing so much interest in trying to talk, that you are waking up a lot during the night.  It's weighing heavy on Mommy's nerves, but I manage to climb out of bed and go tuck you back in.  Although, last night, I walked smack into the wall (missing the doorway by a foot!).  I had throbbing pain running down my cheek and corner of my mouth.  I was sure that I now knew what it felt like to be punched in the face, and that I would wake bruised and swollen, but luckily there is no proof of my clumsiness, just a slight pain when I touch my cheek bone! 

With all the trouble you have been causing me lately, it helps that no matter when I ask you for a kiss... without fail, you pause what you are doing and immediately give me a sweet, most times sloppy and open mouthed, smooch on the lips!!!  I love those moments!!!!  And I love you!!

Also, something really funny that I've learned, is that whenever you refuse to take a bite of food.... If I say "Thank you!" You always take the bite!!!!  ;)   I am not sure why "Thank you!" always works.... I guess it's because you are such a sweetheart and don't like to disappoint after getting praise! :)

No matter how ornery you become, I will ALWAYS find you as sweet as pie!  Mommy has gained QUITE the sweet tooth since Wren, and you always have the sugar I CRAVE!!!

                  

                                                                                                                                 Love, Mommy